How are laws created and enacted in Wyoming's system of government?

• A. They are proposed by the Legislature and automatically become law after a fixed period
• B. They are proposed by the Legislature, passed by both houses, and signed by the Governor; vetoes can be overridden by the Legislature
• C. They are proposed by the Governor, signed by the Governor, and subject to popular referendum
• D. They are proposed by the Supreme Court, approved by a two-thirds vote, and signed by the Governor

Answer: (B)

Wyoming makes laws through the Legislature, which is divided into two houses. A bill must be introduced and pass in both chambers in the same form. Once both houses have approved it, the bill goes to the Governor, who can sign it into law or veto it. If the Governor vetoes, the Legislature can override the veto with a two-thirds vote in each house, so the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. This setup keeps lawmaking in the hands of elected legislators while providing an executive check through the veto and a counter-check by requiring a supermajority to override. The Governor does not unilaterally propose laws, and the Supreme Court does not create ordinary statutes; referendums aren’t part of the standard enactment of statutes.